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AR SB55

Bill

Status

Passed

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jon Woods

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-16-301 to restructure penalty provisions for violations of the Uniform Motor Vehicle Driver's License Act
  • Establishes that persons convicted of misdemeanor violations shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both
  • Specifies that penalties apply in addition to any other penalties provided by state law, except where violations constitute felonies or carry more serious penalties
  • Clarifies that the default penalty does not apply if the violation is classified as a felony or has a more serious penalty under the chapter or state law
  • Reorganizes the statute's language structure while maintaining the same maximum fine ($500) and imprisonment (90 days) limits as existing law

Legislative Description

Regarding The Penalties For Violating The Uniform Motor Vehicle Driver's License Act.

Last Action

Notification that SB55 is now Act 85

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/7/2013
Public Transportation1/29/2013
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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